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Messiaen - St Francis of Assisi

To coincide with a Proms 2008 broadcast of the complete opera, Alwynne Pritchard explores Messiaen's vast St Francis of Assisi. She is joined by conductor Kent Nagano who worked very closely with Messiaen himself in preparing the original production of the work.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 31 Aug 2008 17:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Olivier Messiaen

    Saint Francois d'Assise - opera in 3 acts (Extract)

    Performers: Kent Nagano (conductor), Chris Merritt (tenor), Dawn Upshaw (soprano), Jose van Dam (baritone), Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Halle Orchestra

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 445 176-2.

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  • Sun 31 Aug 2008 17:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3